HDSS-w3-presentation

Week 3

Applying HD Theories to SW

Roundtable Discussions

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Overview

Instructions

Contextualize your topic

Roundtable Discussion

Session 3

Roundtable Discussion

Session 1

Roundtable Discussion

Session 2

Reflection

Final thoughts

Roundtable Discussion

Instructions (Duration: 30 minutes)

Check Canvas Groups for your Roundtable assignment!

• Review your assigned case study highlights.
• Plan your main points of conversation.
• Assessment of the situation (theory/perspective)
• Identify conflicts
• Develop evaluation with solutions
• Consider other possible perspectives
• Prepare to discuss with your peers

Roundtable Discussion

Session 1 (Duration: 15 minutes)

The Case of The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

• How would the tenets of feminist theory apply to both Sarah and Alan’s situations?

• Explain how a social worker who used the feminist theoretical lens could begin to help Sarah and Alan regain a sense of control over their lives.

• How might a social worker working with clients at RAINN who are from diverse cultural groups integrate cultural perspectives into his/her work with survivors?

Roundtable Discussion

Session 2 (Duration: 15 minutes)

The Case of Carla Washburn

• What elements presented in Exhibit 4.2 might be important to consider in Ms. Washburn’s case and why?

• In what ways might Ms. Washburn’s culture be an asset/strength on which she can draw to address the challenges she faces? In what ways might Ms. Washburn’s culture pose barriers to her pursuit of solutions?

Roundtable Discussion

Session 3 (Duration: 15 minutes)

The Case of Riverton

• How would a social worker considering Riverton view the alcohol use of some residents through a lens of functionalism? How is this behavior best understood in context? What about the response of residents who are witnessing the alcohol use?

• How would the tensions in Riverton be viewed differently by a social worker relying on conflict theory, than by one informed by symbolic interaction theory? What are the likely advantages and limitations of each of these approaches?

Reflection

Think about today's activities and consider the following:

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One thing you want to learn more about

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One question you want to follow up on

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One takeaway from today's roundtable discussions

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Share your thoughts in the chat!

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- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

References

(Always use APA format!)

Rogers, A. T. (2022). Human behavior in the social environment: Perspectives on development and the life course (6th ed.). Routledge. Chapter 4.